Privacy Policy

Who we are

This website is operated by Shafer Security Consulting LLC ("we," "us"), based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This policy covers information collected through this website. It does not cover information exchanged under a separate consulting agreement.

Information we collect

Information you give us. When you request an assessment, we collect your first and last name, company, email address, the types of systems involved, and a description of your request, plus any optional details you provide: phone number, facility type and facility location.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting provider records technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring website, and approximate location derived from your IP address. This is used for site security and visitor statistics.

We do not ask for sensitive information through this website. Please do not send confidential site plans, security vulnerabilities or credentials through the contact form; we will arrange a secure way to share those if needed.

How we use information

• To respond to your inquiry and provide the services you request
• To operate, maintain and secure the website, including filtering spam
• To understand how the website is used, in aggregate, so we can improve it
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.

Who we share it with

We share information only with service providers that help us run this website and our business, and only as needed for them to provide their services:

• Wix.com: website hosting, the contact form, contact management and visitor statistics
• Google Fonts: delivers the typefaces used on this site, which means your browser connects to Google and shares your IP address
• Our email provider: receives and stores messages sent to us

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a sale or reorganization of the business.

Cookies and analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix. Some are necessary for the site and contact form to work and to protect against spam. Others count visits and show how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed and how visitors found us. We use this information in aggregate.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work, though the contact form's spam protection may require cookies.

Do Not Track signals

Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal. There is no common industry standard for responding to these signals, and this website does not currently respond to them. We do not track visitors across other websites, and we do not allow third parties to collect information about your activity on this site for advertising. Our service providers listed above may collect technical information as described in this policy.

How long we keep information

We keep contact form submissions and related correspondence for as long as needed to respond to you and manage any business relationship, and as required for our records. You can ask us to delete your information at any time.

How we protect information

The website uses an encrypted connection (HTTPS). Access to form submissions is limited to the people who need it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Your choices

You can ask to see, correct or delete the personal information you have sent us by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time.

Children

This website is intended for businesses and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Other websites

If this site links to other websites, their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to this policy

If we change this policy, we will post the updated version on this page and change the effective date at the top.

Contact us

Shafer Security Consulting LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio
Email: Joseph.J.Shafer@Outlook.com
Phone: 513-290-3636